Pool Heat Pump: 240v, 50 amps.
In this regard, what size breaker do I need for pool pump?
Beside this, how many amps does a 1/2 HP pool pump draw?
When delivering 1/2hp to the pump, it draws 5.0 Amps. If that motor operates at its service factor of 0.8, it will draw 6.0 Amps. Most installations have motors near the maximum load.
Are pool pump motors required to be on a GFCI breaker?
Code Change Summary: Changes in 680.21(C) make it clear that all single-phase, 120-volt through 240-volt branch circuits serving pool motors require ground-fault circuit-interrupter (GFCI) protection for personnel. GFCI requirements are expanding and are expected to keep doing so in the years to come.
Should my pool pump be on a GFCI breaker?
The National Electric Code requires that all swimming pool pumps be connected to a GFCI breaker.
How many amps does a 1.5 HP pool pump use?
The 1.5HP pump is drawing 17 Amps on initial start up for about 2 seconds (literally), and then drops to 12 Amps and hums away. Thank you to everyone for your help.
How many amps does a 3/4 HP pool pump draw?
AMP DRAW BASED ON HORSEPOWER
| HP | 1 Phase Amps | 3 Phase Amps |
|---|---|---|
| 115 volt | 230 volt | |
| 3/4 | 13.8 | 3.2 |
| 1 | 16 | 4.2 |
| 1-1/2 | 20 | 6 |